Grenfell Tragedy: Victims’ Families Demand Justice Seven Years On

Hisam Choucair and other victims' families seek justice for the Grenfell Tower tragedy that killed 72 people, blaming government, construction industry, and firms for the fire. A public inquiry delays criminal proceedings, leading to distress among survivors. The final report sparks calls for criminal prosecution.

Hisam Choucair lost his sister, his brother-in-law, and three young nieces in the Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed 72 lives in west London seven years ago. During a tearful news conference, the 46-year-old thanked the public inquiry for its findings but lamented the delay in justice for his family.

The inquiry highlighted failings by the government, construction industry, and firms that installed flammable cladding on Grenfell Tower's exterior. The Crown Prosecution Service said criminal trials could take place a decade after the blaze, a delay that Choucair and others found distressing and unjust.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for justice following the inquiry's final report. Families and survivors, including Shah Aghlani and Maryam Adam, continue to fight for criminal prosecution to prevent similar tragedies and to honor the 72 victims who lost their lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)